{"id":7813,"date":"2025-02-04T06:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T06:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/?page_id=7813"},"modified":"2026-04-21T04:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:04:56","slug":"about-the-ieee-mcsoc-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/index.php\/about-the-ieee-mcsoc-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"About the MCSoC Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #004080; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.7; overflow: hidden;\">\n  <div style=\"float: right; width: 40%; margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/past_events_crop-1024x680-1.jpg\" alt=\"MCSoC Forum Celebration\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 6px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    The <strong>International Symposium on Embedded Multicore\/Many-core Systems-on-Chip (MCSoC Forum)<\/strong> was founded as a dedicated global platform to advance research, innovation, and collaboration in multicore and many-core system\u2011on\u2011chip technologies. Conceived during a pivotal shift toward parallel and heterogeneous computing in the late 2000s, the Forum was established to bring together researchers, industry leaders, and practitioners working across architecture, design methodologies, compilers, embedded systems, and emerging application domains.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    As a premier global event, the <strong>MCSoC Forum<\/strong> brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge advancements in <strong>embedded systems<\/strong> and <strong>integrated circuit (IC) design<\/strong>. With a strong emphasis on emerging applications and sustainable development, the forum serves as a vital platform for innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The program features <strong>distinguished keynote speakers<\/strong>, <strong>special sessions<\/strong>, and <strong>comprehensive technical tracks<\/strong>, making it an essential annual gathering for professionals engaged in embedded system design, architecture, and research.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Sponsored by the <strong>Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)<\/strong> and the <strong>IEEE Computer Society Technical Community on Microprocessors and Microcomputers (TCMM)<\/strong>, the MCSoC Forum has grown into a prestigious annual event with a strong global presence. Under the long\u2011standing leadership of its founder, who serves as the Forum\u2019s <strong>Standing Committee Chair<\/strong>, it continues to shape the international landscape of multicore and many\u2011core systems research.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Over the years, the forum has been hosted in numerous countries around the world, including <em>Japan, Austria, France, Italy, South Korea, the United States, China, Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia<\/em>, reflecting its international reach and influence.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2 style=\"color: #004080;\">Aims &amp; Scope<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Since its inception in 2004, the <strong>MCSoC Forum<\/strong> has earned significant recognition as a leading venue in the embedded systems community. It serves as a multidisciplinary platform where researchers, industry experts, and policymakers engage in deep discussions on the latest innovations in embedded systems and IC design, with particular attention to emerging applications and sustainable technological development.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The forum\u2019s robust technical program\u2014featuring <strong>keynote lectures<\/strong>, <strong>technical tracks<\/strong>, and <strong>specialized sessions<\/strong>\u2014addresses the most pressing challenges in multicore and many-core SoC design. Key focus areas include <strong>heterogeneous architectures<\/strong>, <strong>energy-efficient computing<\/strong>, <strong>network-on-chip (NoC) technologies<\/strong>, and rapidly evolving domains such as <strong>embedded artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong> and <strong>machine learning<\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The MCSoC Forum also fosters an <strong>interdisciplinary research environment<\/strong>, encouraging collaboration among leading academic institutions, semiconductor companies, and government organizations. This collaborative spirit supports the development of community-driven solutions and bridges the gap between embedded and general-purpose computing.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    With editions hosted in countries such as the <em>United States, France, Italy, Austria, Japan, China, and Singapore<\/em>, the forum continues to expand its global footprint. Its enduring success underscores its role as a <strong>global hub for innovation<\/strong> and a driving force in shaping the future of embedded multicore and many-core systems.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Topics of Interest<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.mcsoc-tracks {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 2rem;\n}\n.mcsoc-tracks-column {\n  flex: 1 1 45%;\n  min-width: 300px;\n}\n.mcsoc-tracks-column ul {\n  list-style-type: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n}\n.mcsoc-tracks-column li {\n  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"mcsoc-tracks\">\n  <!-- Column 1 -->\n  <div class=\"mcsoc-tracks-column\">\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Programming Techniques for Embedded Multicore\/Manycore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Parallel programming models, compiler support, and software optimization.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Architectural Innovations in Embedded Multicore\/Manycore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Novel core designs, memory hierarchies, and scalable architectures.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Design Methodologies for Embedded Multicore\/Manycore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: System-level design, modeling, and co-design strategies.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Interconnection Networks for Embedded Multicore\/Manycore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: NoC architectures, routing algorithms, and communication-aware design.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Testing, Security, and Trust in Embedded Multicore\/Manycore Systems<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Hardware security, fault tolerance, and trust verification.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Design Automation and Low-Power Techniques for Embedded Manycore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: CAD tools, power-aware synthesis, and energy-efficient design flows.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Real-Time Systems for Embedded Multicore\/Manycore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Scheduling, timing analysis, and predictability.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Operating System Platforms for Real-Time Embedded Applications<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: RTOS design, virtualization, and OS-level support.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Application Domains for Embedded Multicore\/Manycore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Automotive, robotics, healthcare, and industrial use cases.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Multicore SoCs for Cyber-Physical and Autonomous Systems<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Sensor fusion, control loops, safety-critical systems, and edge autonomy.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Column 2 -->\n  <div class=\"mcsoc-tracks-column\">\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Hardware Acceleration of AI on Embedded Edge SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: AI inference engines, edge deployment, and hardware-software co-design.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Machine Learning for Energy-Efficient and Reliable Manycore Systems<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: ML-based optimization, reliability modeling, and performance tuning.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Chiplet-Based Architectures and Design for Multicore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Modular integration, inter-chip communication, and scalable ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Neuromorphic and Brain-Inspired Architectures for Multicore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Spiking neural networks, event-driven processing, and asynchronous logic.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>3D Integration and Heterogeneous Design for Multicore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: TSVs, interposers, logic-memory stacking, and photonic integration.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Sustainable Design and Lifecycle Management for Multicore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Carbon-aware computing, energy harvesting, and recyclable materials.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Privacy-Preserving AI Acceleration on Embedded Multicore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Federated learning, homomorphic encryption, and trusted execution environments.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Formal Verification and Benchmarking of Multicore SoC Platforms<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Model checking, simulation acceleration, and reproducible benchmarking.<\/li>\n\n      <li><strong>Compiler Technologies and Toolchains for Embedded Multicore SoCs<\/strong><br>\n      Focus: Parallelizing compilers, DSLs, and toolchain co-design.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #800000; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #fdf5f5; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.7;\">\n  <h2 style=\"color: #800000;\">IEEE MCSoC \u2013 Past Editions<\/h2>\n  <p>\n    Discover the timeline and evolution of the IEEE MCSoC Symposium through its past editions, hosted across the globe. Each conference reflects the community\u2019s ongoing commitment to embedded systems innovation and collaboration.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/index.php\/conference-archieve\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #800000; font-weight: bold;\">View the full MCSoC Symposium archive<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Logos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mcsoc-logo-3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8968\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" src=\"http:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/mcsoc_logo_stacked_large-e1624760109635.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8754\" style=\"width:99px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267.png 512w, https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/mcsoc-forum.org\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cropped-ScreenHunter-267-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Symposium on Embedded Multicore\/Many-core Systems-on-Chip (MCSoC Forum) was founded as a dedicated global platform to advance research, innovation, and collaboration in multicore and many-core system\u2011on\u2011chip technologies. 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